Worried about housing shortages and soaring prices? Your community’s zoning laws could be part of the problem

By Jessica Trounstine, Professor of Political Science, Vanderbilt University

Local governments often try to combat housing costs and create affordable housing by passing legislation that changes current zoning and land-use regulations. But the changes are not without controversy. SciLine interviewed Jessica Trounstine, the centennial chair and professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, who discussed why rising housing prices and shortages…

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~	38 years after Chernobyl disaster, 12% of Belarus's territory is still contaminated

~	The French identify as Europeans – and yet are also notoriously Eurosceptic

~	For Europe to emulate Silicon Valley’s tech success, it should change its startup funding model

~	Does obesity really increase your risk of dementia?

~	Türkiye: Unlawful ban on May Day celebrations in Istanbul must be lifted

~	Australia just made a billion-dollar bet on building the world’s first ‘useful’ quantum computer in Brisbane. Will it pay off?

~	What are heart rate zones, and how can you incorporate them into your exercise routine?

~	Germany Falling Short in Curbing Anti-Muslim Racism

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